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Not going. I'm a big fan, but the Sirens EP had about three good tunes on it, and I've seen them quite a bit since 2001, so no more "knackered old hits" for me thanks. It's a shame, because if MK put a bit more effort into coming up with new material I think I'd be more likely to buy a ticket. But he makes his living from touring and not record sales so I can hardly blame him for milking his back catalogue. Still my favourite bassist ever though.

I like the look of that, but that headstock looks like it could do with being trimmed down a bit.

I'd be really surprised if Metallica played Glastonbury. When asked if he would ever book the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Eavis was quoted as saying that "heavy metal has no place at Glastonbury". If he thinks the Chili's are metal, Metallica have no chance.

Next year maybe? 20th anniversary of "...Morning Glory".

Have a "I Have The Same Bass But In Mint Green And It's Flipping Brilliant" bump.

Anyone know how to pronounce "Lykke Li"? Any help would be much appreciated.

Fanx.

They're all pretty small down here on the Isle of Wight - The Old Comical in Sandown, The Railway in Ryde, the stage in The Anchor in Cowes has a staircase which starts at the back of it, we recently played a gig at Rookley Country Park where we were asked to play the main bar instead of the entertainment room. The stage was not deep enough to get the drumkit on so we stuck drummerboy on the end in the corner facing the "crowd" at a 45 degree angle. Can't think of any grotty venues - just the towns they're located in are grotty.

Guy Pratt played on some of his stuff too.

Thanks for all the advice people, much to take away from this. I'll try the stretches on Friday, new strap ordered soon.
Fanx again. x

I try to stand properly most of the time, but I always sub-consciously end up with most of my weight on my right foot. Most gigs don't last for more than two and a half hours. Those Mono straps look good - might invest.

Hi all,

I've started to get a pain right at the top of my back, in between my shoulder blades where my neck ends and my back starts if you like. No pain while I'm playing generally, but certainly when I get out of bed in the morning after a gig and for (usually) a couple or three days after. I play an Ibanez ATK and these weigh about 4.5kg but feels like more! I use a 3in strap (nylon weave) which is pretty comfy but ultimately is not preventing discomfort. Anyone else had similar experiences? Cheers.

The Smiths, Best Of.

New Ibanez ATK200 brown burst, tort guard. Lush.

Surely if the buyer was an oceanographer he'd be after a [i]Galleon[/i] Krueger...

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John Deacon, Pat Badger, Cliff Williams and Phil Chen underrated?
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Ok, so maybe not Mr Deacon (not amongst bassists anyway), but Pat Badger seems to elicit little recognition generally. His groove with a pick is unstoppable. Can I also add Phil Spalding? Fanx.

Oh, where to start! Gary Beers (INXS), Nick Seymour (Crowded House), Ben Kenney (Incubus), John Deacon (Queen), Dan Roberts (Crash Test Dummies), Jeremy Toback (Brad). Loads more. All tasteful players, but never play the obvious. +1 for Pat Badger - his tone on Saudades De Rock is monstrous (monsterous?) Whatever...

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we talking wifes or bikes?
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Nice ride but it's making my back ache just looking at it.

Another precision. But last week it was for a jazz. The week before that it was a Thunderbird. I've been looking at fretless basses too recently. And 5-strings.

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Any of Jared Followill's Thunderbird's:



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That's lovely. He's a really great player too, has a certain amount of funk in him.

Bobby Vega "The Shark" jazz bass.

I had a 2002 Mex jazz bass and it was fab. I sold it and I miss it.

If they do a Fiesta Red jazz with a tort pickguard I'm having one.

I've seen these on Ebay and wondered how good they would be for £119, sounds like you got a decent bass for not a lot of money. I'd put a white pearl pickguard on there though...

The one bassist who made me want to pick up a fretless. I have been spending the weekend in our dining room varnishing woodwork and have had various albums playing while working. Today has been a "bass masters" day - Jaco, Mark King, Marcus Miller and Mick Karn's "Titles" album. Just amazing. A true artist - inventive beyond belief and fearless in execution. Greatly missed and I'm sure there will never be another like him. I will be buying another fretless this year I think.